by Aaron Schmelzer | Aug 27, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
Briefly: As a reminder for all those looking to get involved with intramural softball this season, the deadline to sign up for a team is Wednesday, Aug. 28. The mandatory captains’ meeting is the day after, Aug. 29, and all teams must pay a $20, refundable fee. The actual season begins on Sept. 3, and if you wish to register, visit imleagues.com or speak to Matthew Abplanalp or Evan McGee of campus recreation for further information. Be sure to follow Lumination throughout the season for intramural...
by Carter Sanderson | Aug 21, 2013 | Sports
“He wears so many hats,” Linda Price said in kind reference to Dr. Lynn Griffith. Price, in her 10th year as the Kinesiology Department’s Administrative Assistant, has the privilege of working with Dr. Griffith on a daily basis, and says he’s what some may call “a man of many talents.” Dr. Lynn Griffith has had success in his years at Lipscomb University as the previous chair, former head tennis coach, current director of the tennis center, and a full-time professor; however, Griffith would tell you his greatest success is his son, Samuel. “I think Samuel is an example of what can happen when you have an opportunity,” Griffith said. Samuel, 11 years of age and a rising 6th grader at Lipscomb Academy, was adopted from Haiti by Dr. Griffith and his wife in 2009. “I’ve been to Haiti 25 times now, and Samuel and I actually went back to Haiti together and you could really see the wheels turning for him,” Griffith said. Samuel seemed to understand where he came from and where he is now. As Samuel grew older, he developed a love for sports. Baseball, which Griffith says, “stops at the border,” is something Samuel picked up on in his time in America. He has played organized baseball since 4th grade and is one of the better pitchers on his team. “Being the parent of a pitcher makes me nervous,” Griffith said. “Everything that happens out there on the field starts with him.” Besides baseball, Samuel also enjoys bowling. Griffith’s wife is the bowling coach for Lipscomb Academy, so bowling seems to run in the family. “Samuel...
by Logan Butts | Aug 15, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
After an off-season full of change, including the hiring of Casey Alexander as the new head coach, the upcoming 2013-14 Lipscomb men’s basketball team officially has its first schedule of the Alexander era, with tilts against conference foes and local competition filling out the slate. Following an exhibition match against Freed-Hardeman on Halloween night, Lipscomb opens the season against arch-rival Belmont in the first Battle of the Boulevard at Allen Arena on Nov. 8. The second round will take place down the street on Nov. 20 at Belmont’s Curb Event Center. The Bisons will take the court against two other Nashville squads in November as well. The Nov. 15 game against Vanderbilt will be the first between the opponents since 2009, and the Nov. 18 matchup with Tennessee State will be the first meeting of the Bisons and Tigers in over a decade. Lipscomb’s first out-of state trip will lead to the program’s first game against perennial heavyweight Georgetown in Washington, D.C. over the Thanksgiving weekend. “That will be an exciting time for our guys to go to the nation’s capital and play a premier program,” Alexander told Lipscomb Athletics. “It will be a dream come true for J.J. Butler to go back home and play in front of his family. There are a lot of really exciting parts to that game to look forward to. Hopefully some Bison fans will be able to travel with us.” December holds key non-conference road tilts for the Bisons against Murray State on Dec. 7 and the University of Georgia on Dec. 14. Lipscomb opens up conference play at Stetson on Dec. 30 followed...
by Monaih Sam | Aug 12, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
Elite Sports Medicine, led by Lipscomb alum Dr. Burton Elrod, is set to take over the providing of health care for Lipscomb athletics after a rebranding initiative made by Saint Thomas Health early last month. The rebranding changed the names of five middle Tennessee Hospitals but has no affect on Lipscomb athletics. “Literally, it’s the name on the shirt that changes,” said Athletic Director Phillip Hutcheson. “We did not change any of our trainers. We did not change any of our services or level of service.” Elite Sports Medicine has taken over the contract from Baptist Sports Medicine, as Saint Thomas Health focuses on other health-care opportunities. “There’s great familiarity with Elite Sports medicine from the surgical and care side,” Hutcheson said. “Dr. Elrod has worked with Baptist a lot and has operated any number of our athletes.” Dr. Elrod also serves as the head team physician for the Tennessee Titans and specializes in sports-related injuries such as arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder and elbow. Elrod received his undergraduate degree from Lipscomb and his medical degree from the University of...
by Carter Sanderson | Jul 25, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
There will be plenty of familiar names on the volleyball court when the season begins on August 8, but two fresh faces will join head coach Brandon Rosenthal on the sideline. Billy Ebel and Ann Armes have been hired as assistant coaches. Rosenthal shared his excitement in having the new staff. “I feel great about having young faces as part of what’s going on,” Rosenthal said. “They have a great opportunity to interact with the girls better than I can.” Rosenthal feels that the younger coaches will play a huge role in their season both on and off the court. Billy Ebel, originally from Kansas City, said he knew of Lipscomb before joining the staff. “Brandon has recruited several girls out of Kansas City, so I’ve known about him and the program,” Ebel said. “It’s a totally different environment here, but I love it. It’s been a smooth transition. “The girls have never seen me train or coach on the court, so I’m excited to bring that energy.” Ebel knows the game very well, having played volleyball for Ball State. Rosenthal praised Ebel’s energy, mindset and ability to recruit. “I’m really excited about his energy and recruiting knowledge,” Rosenthal said. “Such knowledge at a young age is really good. “No doubt he will bring a lot to the table during practices and matches.” Ebel, seven weeks into the new program, says the location change from Kansas City to Nashville hasn’t been too difficult of an adjustment, but the culture that Nashville offers is definitely something he can get used to. “I love the southern hospitality,” Ebel said. “It’s different,...
